Extension SpecialistAssistant Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Management - Ecosystem Science Management

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JOB TITLE:

Extension Specialist/Assistant Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Management

JOB PURPOSE:

The University of Wyoming (UW) seeks to hire an Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist on a fiscal year appointment. The tenuretrack hire will be housed in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management (ESM) within the College of Agriculture Life Sciences and Natural Resources. We seek a colleague with expertise in rangeland ecology and management as well as experience working with stakeholders and mentoring graduate and/or undergraduate successful candidate will join colleagues in ESM that integrate rangeland ecology watershed management soil science restoration ecology and entomology as well as interact with colleagues working in agriculture life sciences and natural resources across the College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position responsibilities will be split between extension research and is a state characterized by expansive rangelands and rich natural resources. The incumbent is expected to develop asuccessful externally funded research and extension program focused on rangeland management including grazing/herbivory and/or rangeland health publish peerreviewed publications mentor graduate students and perform appropriate service activities for the University State and the facultys professional field.

COMPETENCIES:

1 Possesses the ability to work effectively with others in a collegial team atmosphere

2 Responds to the audiences needs interests attitudes and level of awareness.

3 Presents ideas in a clear concise organized and persuasive manner.

4 Takes action to achieve results.

5 Works effectively with others to accomplish goals and to identify and resolve problems.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. at the time of hire in a discipline focused on rangeland management and/or rangeland ecology
• Evidence of research productivity in the form of peerreviewed journal publications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of experience collaborating with extension educators private landowners federal and state agencies and/or special interest groups to address complex management problems
• Evidence of experience in rangeland extension and/or outreach
• Evidence of success at obtaining grant funding
• Evidence of experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate research
• Postdoctoral experience
• Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Wyoming rangeland vegetation and plant communities

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter discussing background experience and qualifications resume or C.V. statement of research interests and contact information for four workrelated references.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 41. The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race gender religion color national origin disability age protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information creed ancestry political belief pregnancy or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please callor email

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a town of 30000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach. The university has stateoftheart facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver Boulder and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit http://visitlaramie/